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Message of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee It is with tremendous pride and honor that I recognize Pakistan's Independence Day. Pakistan Zindabad, Long live Pakistan traditionally said on Independence Day. Pakistan's Independence Day celebrates the country's independence from the British rule in 1947 and is an occasion to promote Pakistan's national unity. Independence holds a great significance in my heart, and stands as a reminder of the many sacrifices freedom fighters made to get to this moment. I am the founding chair of the congressional Pakistan caucus and as that chair I have traveled to Pakistan many times, most recently to the effected flood areas and saw with my own eyes the devastation of last year's monsoon, but I also saw the resilience of the Pakistani people in the wake...

UNITED STATES AND PAKISTAN HONOR 75 YEARS WITH COMMEMORATIVE The U.S. Mission to Pakistan culminated its year-long campaign marking 75 years of relations with Pakistan with a reception to honor Pakistan’s issuance of a commemorative stamp. The event was held at the U.S. Ambassador’s residence and included Chief Guest Foreign Secretary Dr. Asad Majeed Khan as well as other prominent figures from Pakistan government, academia, and civil society. U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome highlighted the long friendship saying, “this stamp, which highlights both country’s symbols of freedom, not only marks the first 75 years of friendship, but manifests a vision for our future partnership in many arenas of shared purpose. It shows that we can accomplish great things when we work together.”...

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Message of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

UNITED STATES AND PAKISTAN HONOR 75 YEARS WITH COMMEMORATIVE STAMP